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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,572 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($25,854.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg ($14,056 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 91.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($7,809 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 4.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,316 vs. $8,882)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 55 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Harrisburg and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $17,400 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,798 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,818)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($175 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/